Evon had just finished his match, and as he stepped away from the ring he showed little reaction to the applause or the murmurs of surprise that followed him. He was returning to his seat, expression steady, posture relaxed, but internally his mind was occupied. He had already tested the exoskeleton enough to understand most of its practical capabilities. What he had not done, however, was test it against a truly powerful opponent, someone who could push its limits and force him to measure its effectiveness under extreme pressure. But he doubted he would find anyone of that caliber in an event like this, even among the more seasoned participants.
